During Your Studies
From the organisation of your studies to digital services and campus life – everything you need to know about everyday student life at GSU.
Orientation and what’s on offer at GSU
During your studies at the German Sport University Cologne, a wide range of programmes and services are available to support you from the start of your degree right through to graduation. This page covers key topics and points of contact – from organising your studies and digital services to campus life.
Detailed information on procedures, deadlines, applications and services, as well as booking options, is available on the intranet once you have enrolled. The following links take you directly to the relevant topics.
Organisation of Studies
From course planning and examinations to final dissertations and key study materials – here you will find all the essential information on the organisation and structure of your degree programme.
Organising the semester
Courses and academic planning
From applying for modules to your final timetable: all the key information you need to plan your semester is brought together here:
Academic achievements and degree
Planning your course of study
Digital tools and services
Digital tools support students throughout their studies at GSU, from the start of their degree right through to graduation. They help with organising your studies, with learning and with many administrative tasks.
Key platforms include mySpoho for courses, examinations and the course catalogue, Moodle for digital teaching and learning materials, and the P-APP for everything to do with the final thesis.
In addition, various programmes and software packages are available to students – including Microsoft 365, Citavi, EndNote, Sciebo, SPSS and MATLAB. Depending on the offer, these can be used free of charge or at a reduced rate.
Campus life and community involvement
Take part in sport, make the most of what’s on offer on campus or get involved – there’s plenty to discover at GSU even outside of lectures.
When university life meets real life
Studying and everyday life cannot always be kept separate. GSU offers a wide range of counselling and support services to help with different life situations and personal challenges.
Mental health
Support with stress, crises and personal concerns.
Studying and family
Services to help students balance their studies, family life and care responsibilities.
Health and Prevention
Services relating to health and wellbeing in everyday student life.
Funding and social issues
Advice and information on financial and social challenges.
Equal Opportunities Office, Diversity and Inclusion
Support for different life circumstances and equal opportunities in higher education.